Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears an entirely violet suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Joan hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is physically well-built. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear black tank tops with tan pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miller who has hired him part-time. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Mâku was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80 gp.